BC AdventureSmart

BC AdventureSmart enhances awareness among enthusiasts to reduce the impact on SAR while contributing to the safety culture in British Columbia.

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Meet Dave Merritt, our expert guest on June 8!

A member @PrinceGeorgeSAR since 1991, Dave brings 35+ yrs of SAR exp.

Join us as he shares practical tips on🚨group dynamics, scene mngt, comms, decision-making & what enthusiasts can do before SAR arrives.
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Direct registration 🔗
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DYK how to manage your scene & support your group before SAR arrives?

Learn practical skills for handling the critical first moments of an outdoor emergency.

Preparation, teamwork & early action can make a real difference while help is on the way.
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@BCSARAssoc Direct registration 🔗
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Join us as Shauna (hiker) shares her harrowing story from last yrs grizzly bear attack on her & her husband, alongside Kathy @wildsafebc , who shares important tips for recreating safely in bear country.

@PrinceGeorgeSAR responded to this call.
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The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail is opening soon! 🌊🥾

Before you head out, check out this trail safety video & brush up on trip planning, essential gear, tides, weather & 🚨 preparedness.

Your prep reduces impacts on search and rescue volunteers.
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Meet Kathy @wildsafebc — one of our featured speakers for Seconds Matter: A Grizzly Encounter, a Rescue & the Power of Preparedness.

Kathy will share tips on wildlife safety, responsible recreation & preparing for grizzly encounters.

May 25 | 7–8 PM PT
https://t.co/7oTPidGuBS

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Seconds Matter: A Grizzly Encounter, a Rescue & the Power of Preparedness.

Join Shauna as she shares her firsthand story of a grizzly bear attack in the McGregor Mtns near Prince George & the rescue that followed.

🗓️ May 25, 2026
⏰ 7-8 PM PT
https://t.co/mWsr4CmRio

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🔎 LOST & FOUND

Listen to the break down of this 73-hour search for 6 yr old Oaklynn Schweder — the strategy, teamwork, field challenges & community support behind a complex SAR response.

➕ Hug a 🌲 & Survive, teaching kids what to do if lost outdoors.

https://t.co/B1ksyLIZwE

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@BCSARAssoc 🤗 🌲
Hug-a-Tree and Survive is a program that helps lost children survive in the woods. It teaches children how not to become lost in the woods, and what to do should they become lost.

Book your free presentation here!
https://t.co/9WwYDamOeB

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“In Northern BC, we don’t just respond—we mobilize across huge distances. A search can begin hrs before we even reach the last known point,” says Brian Lamond, @NorthPeaceSAR . “Preparation is critical when help isn’t immediately accessible.”
#longweekend
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Heading outdoors this Victoria Day long weekend?

Depending on where you are in BC, ⚠️ help could be hours away ⚠️ .

Plan ahead, know your location, prepare for limited cell service & Be AdventureSmart.

Read more:
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SAR looks different across BC.

From coastal terrain to remote northern wilderness, geography, weather & access all shape how SAR groups respond.

Sandy Ross @NorthPeaceSAR & Joan Bachand (Bailey 🚁) share real-world rescue insights from Northern BC.
https://t.co/gBPNLayBgh

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Join SAR Managers Chris Mushumanski & Paul Berry for a webinar on the 73hr search for Oaklynn Schweder. Learn how SAR teams coordinated complex search efforts, made critical decisions in the field, & were supported by an incredible community response.
https://t.co/3aptjMEaLj

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@RyanMorasiewicz @LionsBaySAR The BC SAR data indicates this is one of the busiest trails in British Columbia for search and rescues. Based on that 📊 we created a trail safety video a number of years ago. Planning on hiking this trail? Watch this video first. Please share.
https://t.co/3Ft6lLBiFP

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@KellyRichmondBC @BCSARAssoc @PEMO_SAR BC AdventureSmart enjoyed being at the event today, thanks to everyone for their support and especially Minister @KellyRichmondBC and the team @ EMCR!

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ICYMI

Northern BC’s vast wilderness can turn small mistakes into big trouble. 🌲

Join expert guide Jordy Shepherd to learn how distance, daylight, & decision-making impact your safety—& how to plan smarter, travel confidently & avoid risk.
https://t.co/fGuHATYPQ9

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SAR in BC looks different depending on where you are. Each region presents challenges that shape how SAR teams respond.

In this webinar @NorthPeaceSAR will share insights how geography, weather, access & resources influence operations.
May 11 @ 7-8PM
https://t.co/8ood1OCJ14

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@sross791 We’re excited to welcome Sandy from @NorthPeaceSAR to be our expert guest in this unique webinar!

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🌲 BC AdventureSmart Summer 2026 Webinar Series

Real tips from SAR & outdoor experts to help you stay safer across BC—featuring Northern perspectives, rescue stories, navigation, trip planning & more.

📅 May 4–July 20
👉 https://t.co/StCpPwuBHP
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Different Region, Different Rescue: How SAR Response Varies Across BC

SAR in BC looks different depending on where you are. From coastal terrain to remote northern wilderness, each region presents unique challenges that shape how SAR teams respond.
https://t.co/WPoBMvBcAI

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🌲 May 4: Kickoff webinar!

Join an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides @ACMGca guide as we cover distance, daylight & decision-making.

👉 Distance, Darkness & Decision-Making: Avoiding Trouble in Northern BC’s Big Wilderness
https://t.co/lYWXACu59C